About

Carolinas based writer/journalist Andy Frisk love music, and writing, and when he gets to intermingle the two he feels most alive. Covering concerts and albums by both local and national acts, Andy strives to make the world a better place and prove Gen X really can still save the world.
http://areasonablegoodear.blogspot.com/

Ash was born and raised in a small town in Pennsylvania and started working with the music industry at a young age. At the age of 17 she became a DJ at the local radio station. Then she attended Valley Forge Christian College from 2008-2012 and attained a B.A. in Digital Media Communications. There she started her podcast, Pop Deflators, which has evolved into a full-fledged music site including Artist Interviews and Concert Photography, she also currently works for Rock Rage Radio as an online DJ and photojournalist.

Formerly known as Ash Starkweather!

Born and raised in North Carolina, Cynthia Haithcock is a self-taught photographer who has always had a love for taking photos. Along with photography, music is also one of her greatest passions in life. She attended her first concert in her early teens, which soon after resulted in her spending most of her youth at numerous gigs. She quickly became addicted to documenting the music scene and began further pursuing digital imagery while shooting local rock and metal bands in various cities around NC. She later joined Shutter 16 in 2011 and has since had the opportunity to cover many talented acts, both local and national. From crowded bars, to sold out stadiums, few things make her happier than being behind the lens, especially when it involves combining and sharing her favorite forms of art.

Diane Woodcheke has had her eye on a camera viewfinder since she was very young. She specializes in Fine Art, Event and Concert Photography. She is also a writer of concert and album reviews, as well as contributing to blogs. For more information please visit her website at www.dwoodcheke.com

Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ravennaphotography

Brooklyn native, Frederick Gubitosi, is a musician, artist, songwriter, and music journalist. Alumnus of Pratt Institute and Brooklyn College, the former teacher writes as an insider to world of music and the humanities. In the ’90s he had two solo painting exhibits in NYC and was involved in a performance art group which merged live music, improv theater and multimedia. In 1995 he participated in Philadelphia’s first performance of John Zorn’s “Cobra” as a musician. In 2005 he wrote, directed, and created the musical score for his comic play, “Love, the Happy Disease.” He now participates in events for Brooklyn’s Creators Collective making improvised music for modern dancers.

Photographer Josh Gooch is a North Carolina native and a graduate of Appalachian State, Josh Gooch works in education, teaching graphic design at the community college level. Photography became a passion during his college career, and remained a constant addition to the ever-present soundtrack of life. Privileged to have turned an ear to hip-hop at a young age, after developing a love of music from ‘80s radio, Josh found that the revelation of rock music in high school was what led him to really devote serious amounts of attention to music. From there it was that first club show that sparked an addiction to live music and the exposure to various forms of it during the college years, cementing a love of passion and truth in music. Now, with the ability to combine the passions of photography and music, he hopes to continue to develop a creative voice that others appreciate.

Shoots with: Canon and Nikon
Website: www.goochua.com/
Shutter16 portfolio
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/goochua/

A North Carolina based photographer specializing in live music, Kevin never takes anything too seriously, least of all writing this bio. He believes art is the sole reason mankind developed civilization and music is best experienced live in small, dark bars of questionable cleanliness. His hobbies include sarcasm, being socially awkward, and referring to himself in third person. An unashamed geek, when not at a concert he can usually be found at the nearest sci-fi convention, playing video games, or trying to forge his Hogwart’s letter.

“I would rather die of passion than of boredom.” —Vincent van Gogh

Luke Jamroz couldn’t agree more. His passions are many, so finding time for all of them is challenging even for Luke, who is perfectly willing to postpone sleep indefinitely. Photography, music – especially live music, adventure, travel, and sports are all necessary elements for him to live an inspired life. To enjoy them individually is great, but to combine them is even better. Luke dedicates time and attention to mastering the art of photography, but he does it while enjoying a great show or event or adventure. He has a natural eye for composition, a steady hand, and the patience of a kindergarten teacher – good qualities to have when shooting concerts and sporting events. In contrast to traditional “smile and be still” photography, Luke firmly believes “it’s OK to move.”

http://www.lukejamrozphotography.com

Nathan is avid concert goer who hails from Concord, NC. A graduate of UNC Charlotte, Nathan is an Audio/Visual Engineer in the Charlotte area. Nathan, who is a lifelong collector of concert recordings began recording shows himself in 2010. What began as a hobby has turned into a career for Nathan. With a passion for live music and reliving the concert experience, Nathan has taken on concert photography as well. You can find Nathan’s work at www.nslmedia.net.

Patrick O’Heffernan, the Host of Music FridayLive! and a reviewer for several online publications is a former Professor of International Relations and Mass Media at Georgia Tech and host of the “Uplinks” media critique segment on Saturday All Things Considered on NPR. He holds a PhD in International Relations from M.I.T.and has been awarded an Emmy, four Addy’s, and a Webby Honors, among other awards. He has published 5 books and ghost written others including the New York Times business best seller, “The E-Myth: Why Most Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It”.

Richard Thigpen is a professional photographer, whose admiration for the combination of music and photography dating back over 20 years. His talent for music photography began when the opportunity made it possible to fuel the passion, whether it be at a local music venue or large outdoor music festival. Richard’s music portfolio has well exceeded hundreds of live concert coverage, which has given him visibility and opportunities to shoot for national magazines and promoters. When not behind the camera, Richard stays busy with his wife and two children, and playing competitive table tennis. One of Richard’s most memorable music moments is playing “Santa Monica” on guitar with his favorite band, “Everclear”, in the summer of 2003 at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park.

Website:
http://www.rthigpenphoto.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/rthigpenphoto/
https://www.instagram.com/rmt3rd